The Institute for Fiscal Studies is a not-for-profit research institute based in central London. It is a small, friendly and busy organisation, with around 50 staff. We carry out high-quality academically rigorous research into economic policy and aim to inform the public debate to help politicians, journalists and others to understand the implications of policies and their impact on people and companies.

We are looking for an Accounts Assistant to join the team. This is initially a 1 year contract, with the possibility of extending thereafter. The IFS is a small organisation and the successful applicant will be expected to take on a variety of tasks. Allocated duties to include:

Purchase ledger

Coding and checking invoices and ensuring invoices are appropriately approved

Paying suppliers and employee expenses via BACS and bank transfers

Filing invoices and statements

Dealing with purchase ledger enquiries

Checking and processing staff expenses

Processing sales invoices, receipts and payments

Setting up new clients

Producing invoices

Chasing up outstanding debts

Book-keeping duties

Daily cash management

Month end bank reconciliations

Monitoring of petty cash

Processing all transactions accurately and efficiently

Taking and reconciling payments - cheque, debit/credit card & cash

Foreign currency payments/receipts

Key attributes and qualifications

Essential

Applicants must be highly numerate and have experience of using financial systems, databases and spreadsheets

Intermediate (good) knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint is helpful.

Good working knowledge of financial processes

Well organised; capable of getting things done working to tight deadlines, using initiative and common sense

Flexible, self-motivated, capable of working in a team and without supervision.

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, coupled with an eye for detail, personal resilience, a commitment to excellence and the ability to deliver high-quality work

Desirable

Experience in similar role in small/medium sized organisation

Graduate

Please send your CV and a short covering letter by an email via the button below with the subject “Accounts Assistant”